Port of London handles 50 million tonnes of cargo in 2016; highest tonnage since 2008

Port of London handles 50 million tonnes of cargo in 2016; highest tonnage since 2008



Trade in the Port of London in 2016 reached the highest this decade, rising 10 percent to top 50 million tonnes for the first time since 2008. The strong performance reflects continued growth at terminals along the Thames. The volumes of oil, containers and building materials all rose markedly.